Okinata: This fiction is a kind of a present for Littlest Angel and shindou-colgan, because Littlest Angel is the one who planted the liking of this pairing in shindou-colgan, who then wrote a story starring this pairing, and that story got me thinking about it, and after scribbling a few scribbles of Manjoume and Johan, I decided on writing this story. takes a breath So, enjoy, or don't flame all you want if you feel the need, because I know it's crap but I still write it! '
Nothing is what it seems
I hate it. I simply really hate it.
All this "best friends forever" atmosphere, the way he gives him his goofy smile, the way he looks at him… the way they sometimes touch. The way they laugh from each other's jokes. The way they talk with each other. It all drives me mad. It makes me feel my insides twist and sink.
At first I thought that I was simply irritated. Well, who wouldn't be with all this candy-sweet aura that surrounds those two? Only someone who's just like them. But I'm not. And they even look similar! Just look at them – almost the same hairstyle, only the colours differ, the same way of moving, similar height, they also act very alike! As I said, at first I thought I was irritated, even angry perhaps. 'For God's sake, since when do idiots double like bacteria!?' That's what I thought.
But I couldn't stop myself from watching them, observing everything they did. And that one time they hugged, I felt something inside me stir painfully, as if I had been stabbed in the chest. And then I understood.
I was jealous.
It was a feeling similar to what I felt when the blue-haired shrimp was around him, but it was Hell of lot stronger. Thus I concluded that I have developed some feelings towards him that shouldn't be there. Feelings I thought I never had in the first place.
That's right. I, Manjoume Jun, suspect myself of having a really serious crush on a certain droput chocolate-orange idiot known as Yuki Juudai.
Funny, don't you think?
No. Not funny. Not damn funny at all. Rather pathetic, awful, terrifying, disgusting, scaring. And in some sick way pleasant and exiting at the same time.
But there is something more that bothers me. Something isn't quite right about it, but I can't figure out what exactly.
Oh well, who cares. Well, I do a little, but... whatever.
I hate it. I simply really hate it.
All this tension between them, this spark, the way he calls his name to grab his attention. The way e looks at him... The way they fight. The way they talk with each other. The way they argue, challenging each other by staring square in each other's eyes. This... excitement they have about each other. It all drives me mad. It makes me feel my insides twist and sink.
At first I thought that he simply annoyed me. Well, who wouldn't be irritated with his arrogant attitude ant tries of insulting anyone he sees? Only someone who's just like him, or someone completely dumb. But I'm not. And he isn't, either! So I really can't understand it – they're completely different! I won't even mention their apparition (it's obvious that they don't look alike, isn't it?), but their attitude, personalities... they don't have any common traits, or at least traits I wouldn't share with them, and the list is very short: love for duels, Duel Spirits, and being stubborn. Well, yeah, that's pretty much it.
One of them is arrogant, aggressive, impolite and always tries to act cool and independent, though he usually ends up looking as an idiot. And the other is friendly, funny, very honest and kind-hearted... and maybe a bit clumsy and naive at times. They don't fit together at any point. It wasn't that hard for me to figure what I felt.
I was jealous.
The pain I felt every time he was talking about him with this joy, all brightened up – that is very often – or how he ran towards him to greet him with a hug he alwys tried to dodge, it all was driving me crazy. And still he was always so friendly with me... I guess it's only natural that I have developed such feelings towards him.
That's right. I, Johan Anderson, suspect myself of having a really serious crush on the greatest duellist and sweetest person on Earth known as Yuki Juudai.
Funny, don't you think?
Well, yeah. It actually is. People often ask whether we're siblings or something. And some girls even ask us if we're going out with each other. I must say it's pretty nice.
But there is something more that bothers me. Something isn't quite right about it, but I can't figure out what exactly.
Oh well, who cares. Definitely not me, but... whatever.
I made up my mind. I can't take it anymore. I have to settle this as fast as possible, or I'll go insane.
Today. Today after classes it'll be all clear...
I made up my mind. I can't take it anymore. I have to settle this as fast as possible, or I'll go insane.
Today. Today
after classes it'll be all clear...
The school bell rang, announcing the end of classes for the day. Everyone started getting up from their seats and packing their stuff, and the talks outburst.
Manjoume was passing by Johan at that moment and he was just about to open his mouth to ask him something, but he was outran.
"Hey, you've got a moment?" The blue duellist asked as casually as he could.
"Uh... yeah. I was just about to ask you the very same question." The black Osiris said with an annoyed glare.
Now, what the Hell is wrong? Why am I getting all nervous about talking to him...?Well, right, it's the first time for me to talk about something like that with anyone. I mean... if it only was about a girl, I don't think it would be that hard, but- -
-- God, I'm going to talk about a boy I have a crush on with another boy who's probably my emotional arch-rival or something! It's natural to feel uncomfortable in the situation, now isn't it?
They exit the classroom and quickly headed towards the basement, where no one would disturb them. The pace was nothing like the rest of the Academy's building – it was dark, messy, filled with garbage, and intimate.
"So, what is it all about?" Manjoume asked.
"You first" The answer came immediately.
"Why?" The Osiris raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms in a stubborn and arrogant manner.
"Because you're more of an uke than me." The blue-haired boy said, smirking in the shadows.
The ex-Obelisk felt his face turn deep red. He dropped his hands and clenched his fists. "So, you wanted to talk about the same thing I do, right? About Juudai..." He hissed.
Johan nodded, but somehow didn't feel excited about the idea. Why? With a mental slap he came to realise that he did feel excited. The only problem was, that he was excited about not the thing he thought he ought to be.
Manjoume eyed the other boy, his fists still clenched. Damn, I'm still nervous. It's enough to think, that it would be enough to just make a few steps forward, and... He shook his head violently, getting rid of the thoughts. This isn't what I came here for, goddamnit!
Without even thinking much about it, the raven-haired boy made his way towards the stairs. Johan's emerald eyes widened.
"Oi, where do you think you're going?" I don't want you to go! He added in thoughts, but didn't voice it.
He jumped towards Manjoume and grabbed him by his wrist.
"What do you think you're doing?! Let go of me, damn it!" The Osiris growled in protest and started struggling against the firm hold.
And then, the time suddenly slowed down. Like in a cartoon movie. Johan unintentionally pulled Manjoume, who lost balance and started falling. He bashed into the other boy, causing him to lose balance as well, and in a slow motion Johan landed on the cold, hard floor of the basement, and Manjoume landed on top of warm, but mainly hard Johan. They didn't feel the pain after the collision. There was only the floor, the silence, and them, staring at each other while their faces were getting closer and closer as they slowly closed their eyes and their lips met.
It was just a light, brief touch, so as they parted for a second, they immediately crushed their lips together. Not that any of them knew what to actually do. They were driven by instinct, everything happening automatically as without a second thought (or rather without any thought at all) they deepened the kiss, Johan's tongue shyly but nevertheless passionately entered Manjoume's mouth and feeling ecstatic as the raven-haired boy responded immediately.
Feeling a bit uncomfortable, though, the blue duellist rolled over, so that now it was Manjoume who was lying on the floor, pinned down by the other boy. Gently breaking the kiss, the ex-Obelisk turned his head to side, away from Johan. "Shit."
"What is it?" The other boy asked, panting slightly, worry reflected in his amazing green eyes.
"You know, I hate when someone's right." Came the answer. But Johan still didn't seem to understand what was he talking about, so Manjoume sighed and growled in annoyance. "I don't want to be uke!"
For another few seconds the blue student just stared at him, and then suddenly burst into laughter. Not knowing why, the other one joined him, but he still tried to keep image. "That the Hell are you laughing at?" He asked, trying his best to look angry.
But Johan only shook his head, wiping off tears that formed in corners of his eyes, and started kissing the eyes, cheeks, and lips of the boy he never would have guessed he liked. But again Manjoume spoke up, interrupting him.
"You know... it's kinda funny. I came here to talk with you about Juudai, because I thought I had a crush on him." He said thoughtfully.
"You 'thought' you had? So how is it now?"
The raven-haired boy just gave him a daggering look and pulled into another kiss.
But then, they heard footsteps somewhere above them. Someone was heading towards the basement. If they were seen like this...
They quickly stood up, cleaning themselves off the dust and looked towards the stairs. A few seconds later, a brunette with big, innocent, brown eyes, wearing an Osiris Red uniform appeared, looking at them with slight confusion. The two boys had to hold giggles in their throats as they recognised the very same Yuki Juudai they wanted to fight over not so long ago.
The chocolate-orange boy pouted, sighed, and with a blush said "Misawa told me you headed here. I... wanted to talk with you two. You see, I have this big problem, 'cos I think I kinda fell in love with you guys... and I don't know what to do. I mean... I can't decide, who I like better, so..." He stammered out and looked at them imploringly.
Manjoume and Johan exchanged quick looks with each other, then turned back to Juudai, not able to help themselves but smile.
"Um... Juudai... We need to tell you something."
Okinata: And, yep, that's it. I got the terrible feeling that I pretty much messed up the whole ending. Well, to be more precise, I think I totally screwed it. Anyway, comments really welcome! (oh my gods, 23:55!? . No wonder this story sucks...) And I hope I dind't confuse you too much with their toughts. I just don't like writing things like "flashback", "xxx PoV" etc, I hope you'll forgive me.